Ondřej
[ˈondr̝ɛj]masculine
The English name Andrew is translated into Czech as Ondřej. Wiktionary also lists Andrej.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Czech | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ondřej | [ˈondr̝ɛj] (narrow) | masculine |
| Andrej | [ˈandrɛj] (narrow) | masculine |
The name is a masculine given name used to identify males. While Ondřej is the standard Czech version, other forms exist.
Which one should you use?
Ondřej is the standard Czech form of the name. Andrej is an alternative version that is often perceived as being more Slavic or influenced by South Slavic linguistic forms.
Did you know?
- The name Ondřej shares the same root as the English word 'android', as both come from the Greek root for 'man'.
- In Czech culture, the name Ondřej is closely tied to the feast day of Saint Andrew on November 30, which is traditionally associated with divination and predicting future spouses.
- A common diminutive or affectionate form of Ondřej is Ondruška, which adds a soft, endearing quality to the name.
Examples in context
- Dobrý den, pane AndrejiGood day, Mr. Andrew
- Vážený pane AndějiDear Mr. Andrew
- Prosím, Ondřeji, mohl byste mi pomoci?Please, Andrew, could you help me?
- Hele, Andrewko, přijdeš na tu párty?Hey, Andrewko, are you coming to the party?
- Ondřej je můj bratr.Ondřej is my brother.
- Znáš Ondřeje z práce?Do you know Ondřej from work?
- Ondřej dnes večer nepřijde.Ondřej is not coming tonight.
Example conversation
Jakub and Jana are talking about a mutual friend.
- JakubViděla jsi už Ondřeje?Have you seen Andrew yet?
- JanaNe, kde teď Ondřej je?No, where is Andrew now?
- JakubOndřej je v kuchyni.Andrew is in the kitchen.
- JanaDobře, půjdu ho pozdravit.Okay, I will go greet him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “andrew” translations and entries Ondřej, Andrej, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
